NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with major depressive disorder. Which of the following findings would be consistent with the condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Major depressive disorder is characterized by symptoms such as changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, and neglect of personal hygiene due to low energy and motivation.
Question 2 of 5
In children suspected to have a diagnosis of diabetes, which one of the following complaints would be most likely to prompt parents to take their school age child for evaluation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bed wetting. In children, fatigue and bed wetting are the chief complaints that prompt parents to take their child for evaluation. Bed wetting in a school age child is readily detected by the parents.
Question 3 of 5
The client is unable to adequately bathe himself because he has dressings on his hands that cannot get wet. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this assessment finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inability to bathe due to hand dressings indicates a self-care deficit in bathing, the most specific nursing diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is discussing management of nocturnal enuresis with the parent of a 10-year-old client who has had little response to behavioral interventions. The parent tells the nurse, 'My child wants to go to overnight camp in several months but is afraid of being teased by other children if an accident occurs.' Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medications like desmopressin may help manage enuresis for events like camp, addressing the child's concerns.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parent of a 6-year-old client about sleep. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Children aged 6 need 9-11 hours of sleep, limited liquids prevent bedwetting, and routines promote sleep. Sleep needs decrease with age, and active play close to bedtime may disrupt sleep.